Alterations to points formula will reward more finishers

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A new points system for Formula One became a reality on Friday after the FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) approved a measure that has taken fans and even some team members and drivers by surprise.

Jenson Button, for example, seemed slightly taken aback when asked about the new system during a live radio interview before recovering to offer his endorsement of a scheme that offers 25 points to a race winner, 20 for second place, 15 for third, 10 for fourth and descends 8-6-5-3-2-1 for fifth to tenth positions.